Author: Anna van Harwegen den Breems

CWEIC Strategic Partner Irwin Mitchell has launched a new season of its ‘Business But Better’ series, focusing on how foreign direct investment (FDI) is shaping the UK economy, innovation landscape, and labour market. The series will cover doing business in the UK, the opportunities presented by Freeports and Investment Zones, and the growing trade relationship… Continue reading CWEIC Strategic Partner Irwin Mitchell Launches New Season of ‘Business But Better’ to Explore Foreign Direct Investment and UK Economic Opportunities

George Steuart & Co., Sri Lanka’s oldest mercantile establishment, has become a Strategic Partner of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC). This partnership was cemented during the recent visit of Lord Swire, Deputy Chairman of CWEIC, to Sri Lanka. The invitation extended to George Steuart & Co., is an acknowledgement of the company as… Continue reading George Steuart & Company is the Latest Strategic Partner to Join the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council

Rosie Glazebrook, Chief Executive of CWEIC, has concluded a successful visit to Kenya to host the Kenya International Advisory Council, meet with government ministers, and engage with key stakeholders.   Meeting with the Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry A key highlight of the visit was the meeting with Hon. Lee Kinyanjui, Cabinet Secretary… Continue reading CWEIC, Chief Executive, Rosie Glazebrook’s Visits Kenya to Host KIAC and Deepen Relationships

CWEIC Strategic Partner British International Investment (BII) Announces $50 Million Partnership with Ghana International Bank (GHIB) to Boost Cross-Border Trade in Africa’s Frontier Economies British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has announced a $50 million trade finance facility in partnership with Ghana International Bank plc (GHIB), a leading UK-based… Continue reading CWEIC Strategic Partner British International Investment Announces $50 Million Partnership with Ghana International Bank to Boost Cross-Border Trade in Africa’s Frontier Economies

Rosie Glazebrook, Chief Executive of CWEIC, visited Ghana to engage with local Strategic Partners and strengthen relationships with the newly elected government. The visit aimed to reinforce CWEIC’s commitment to supporting trade, investment, and economic collaboration in the region. The visit commenced with a breakfast meeting attended by both locally based Strategic Partners and those… Continue reading CWEIC’s CEO Engages with Ghana’s New Government to Strengthen Trade and Investment

CWEIC’s Strategic Partner, British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has partnered with the City of London’s institutional investors to reinforce the UK’s leadership in climate finance. As part of this initiative, BII has allocated an initial £50 million of concessionary capital to mitigate risks and attract private investments into… Continue reading British International Investment Partners with Mercer to Position the City of London as a Leader in Climate Finance

As part of CWEIC’s efforts to strengthen ties in the Middle East, Lord Swire visited Dubai, coordinated by our Strategic Adviser for the region, James E. Harris. On Monday, 24th February, Lord Swire and James met with Mr Walid Hareb Al Falahi, CEO of the UAE Trade Centre, to explore opportunities for deepening trade and… Continue reading Lord Swire Strengthens Commonwealth Trade Ties During Strategic Visit to Dubai

Lord Swire undertook a four-day trip to Sri Lanka to connect with Strategic Partners, Commonwealth Stakeholders, and the new Government. CWEIC remains actively engaged in Sri Lanka, with the visit coordinated by Niro Cooke, CWEIC’s Country Chair for Sri Lanka, and Deshan Gonawela, Country Director. Pamela O’Leary, CWEIC Board Member, also joined Lord Swire  for… Continue reading Lord Swire Concludes a Successful Four-Day Visit to Sri Lanka, Strengthening Commonwealth Partnerships

On the final day of Lord Swire’s 4 day visit to Sri Lanka, he had the honour of meeting with the newly appointed Rt. Hon. Prime Minister, Dr Harini Amarasuriya and the Minister of Industries, Hon. Sunil Handunnetti. Lord Swire provided the Prime Minister with a detailed briefing on CWEIC’s longstanding and deeply rooted relationship… Continue reading CWEIC meets with the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka and the Minister of Industries

As part of a visit to Sri Lanka to grow the network, Lord Swire, Deputy Chair of CWEIC, was pleased to meet with the Group Chairman, George Steuart & Company, to discuss potential avenues for collaboration. George Steuart Group, founded in 1835, is Sri Lanka’s oldest mercantile establishment and a diversified conglomerate. Initially a trading… Continue reading Strengthening Ties: CWEIC Meets George Steuart Group Chairman in Sri Lanka